YachtForums: The World’s Largest Yachting Community

Italian builder MondoMarine has chosen the 2015 edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) to unveil a new design, the SF60. The Show opened its doors today and will run until the Saturday, the 7th of March. The design depicts a number of wanted features onboard a superyacht and include a touch-and-go helipad on the bow. There is a jacuzzi pool situated on the forward sun deck. The owners cabin is perched on the upper deck and features private access making it further exclusive. The main tender garage is on the lower deck. The SF60 - so-called for it's length and designed by SF Yachts- is envisioned to come with a MTU powerplant consisting of twin 16V 2000 M84 engines. However, there is an option available for more powerful MTU 16V 4000 M93Ls...

The Horizon PC52 offers panoramic views on the main deck through the large sweeping windows, and the natural light flowing in enhances open salon and galley layout. Below deck, a master, VIP and twin guest staterooms accommodate six comfortably. On the open bridge, EZ2CY glass has been installed to allow easy cruising in various weather elements, and the glass also provides a more intimate space for guests to relax on the bridge. The Horizon PC52 power catamaran will debut in Australia at the 2015 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, which runs May 21st-24th.Stability and huge interiors are at the center of the PC52 Power Catamaran's pitch to potential customers. The popularity of this model and platform is making waves globally and Horizon is now set to debut it in Australia at the Sanctuary Show in May to encourage clients from down under...

She is just a couple months from launching, in the Spring of 2015, J8, a J Class from the drawing board of Hoek Design. The fast sailing yacht is based on the original lines and plans from Frank Paine in the 1930s. This latest addition to the J-class revival is set to rewrite the history books in terms of performance according to a special software program devised by Hoek Design that has been able to compare all the J designs from the 1930s. It has calculated that J8 was to be the best in terms of performance, given her reduced wetted surface and highest keel aspect ratio in comparison to the other Js...

Benetti Yachts of Italy launched a yacht from one of their newest revamped lines, the Benetti Tradition Supreme. The revamped line was only introduced to the world officially last year in September. The yacht, expected to be christened "Incontatto", was launched from Benetti's Viareggio yard very recently (February 16). Benetti has not said anything officially about the yacht as there are confidentiality agreements to uphold. However, Incontatto should feature a design by Stefano Righini, as they are the designer for the Tradition Supreme series. This motoryacht does not necessarily break with 'tradition' and is finished in the normal white and black it appears. The trideck motoryacht has a spacious sundeck area that is partially shaded by a hardtop and ofcourse overall features updated styling lines versus the original Tradition series...

Dutch superyacht builder OceAnco has churned out another superyacht design. This time it is a 107-meter full-displacement superyacht with design by Ken Freivokh called Project 'Stiletto'. Details are still rather scarce on the project and that is because they are waiting until the 2015 edition of the Dubai Yacht Show in early March to unveil everything. Stiletto features a reverse bow and a 5 deck layout above the waterline. There is possibly a double height lounge and for sure a large pool on the aft main deck. Appears as a helipad may be located on the bow with fold down bulwarks to provide the clearance for helicopter operations. Stiletto is envisioned to be built with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. Principle dimensions are known as a 107-meter LOA and a Beam of around 15.3-meters...

Horizon Yachts is happy to announce that they have sold another E88 motoryacht to an American client this time. The new yacht is expected to deliver in time for the end of Summer 2015. "Horizon is excited to have another current owner build his next yacht with us," said Horizon Group CEO John Lu. "We feel it is a great testament to Horizon’s yacht quality, service and value, and we look forward to working with the owner again, this time in bringing his new E88 to life." The new hull is now the fifth hull in the E88 series and this one is expected to have a pair of C32A 1900 horse power marine diesels. Other features onboard include a variable Hi/Lo swimming platform on the stern to allow guests to wade in shallow water if they didn't want to go in deeper water. On the interior, this particular E88 is expected to have a four cabin layout...

Cape Scott unveiled renderings of their latest project they are developing. If built it would become their flagship. The yacht is a massive (by their standards) 42-meter steel-hull yacht with three internal decks. It features an ice-class hull to allow her to explore frigid areas of the world. CS137 as she is being called is overall a classic look to her design with balanced appearance and rather soft lines with subtle curves. On the interior, the explorer yacht will be comfortable as well offering guests (up to 12) accommodation in six staterooms. There is an owners cabin along with a VIP-type suite both featuring en-suite bathrooms and large walk-in closets. Twin Caterpillar 3508 C engines are envisioned to power this yacht to a top-end speed of 15-knots. You will be able to sail this yacht almost anywhere, she has an ice-class hull as mentioned before to Lloyds Ice Class 1C...

Feadship launched the 46.40-metre (152’3”) motoryacht Kiss on Saturday, February 14th in a ceremony that made the most of the Valentine’s Day spirit. Kiss showcases Feadship's ability to optimise the efficiency of the engineering processes involved in creating a bespoke superyacht. The story behind Kiss is linked in a number of ways to the 46.22-metre Feadship Como, which was launched in 2014. “With yachts like Como and Kiss, we are effectively building a sporty type boat around our average size of over 15 years ago, but now with all the know-how and intelligence Feadship has developed,” De Vries explains...

It has been a bumper season for Italian luxury yacht builder Benetti Yachts. Their build portfolio is vast as it encompasses production and full custom yachts. They are busy and continually add to their backlog of work. In the months since September 2014, this Italian company has sold nine motoryachts, an impressive statistic. Combine that with the number of yachts they have under construction and are also expected to deliver this year, then you have an idea. Benetti is expected to deliver some nineteen (19) yachts during 2015 and they have as many as 45 under construction. The nine yachts sold have been been from different lines in the portfolio and include a Veloce 140, a custom 65-meter and seven displacement class hulls. Earlier we said that the company is expected to deliver nineteen yachts this year, so here is what to expect...

The first 50-meter by Tankoa Yachts has been sold! The first hull in the 50-meter line known as S501 was actually introduced and unveiled at the 2014 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) back in September. The superyacht was sold to an experienced French client and is slated to start construction in earnest in April of 2015 and then be launched in April 2017. The build is in collaboration with Francesco Pazskowski with a very luxurious contemporary interior affair that focuses on tans, off-whites, with darker veneers on furniture pieces for contrast. Mirrored finishes are also being utilized to up the reflective nature and apparent spacious appeal of the interior. The first hull is expected to have a six suite layout for guests including a full beam master suite and VIP on the main deck...

American builder Hargrave Yachts announces that they have inked a new project. It concerns the new build order for a 130-foot tri-deck motoryacht for a repeat client of Hargrave. The owner is Anthony Simboli and while he is not a mystery as the client, details surrounding the boat sure is. Hargrave said it themselves, they are not divulging any information concerning the new yacht for their repeat client simply because he does not want anything out there on the new yacht before it launches. In his words, “hey I want everyone to be surprised at what we create this time!”. For sure, the new yacht is only going to be a slight step-up to his previous Hargrave which is a 125-foot tri-deck called "GIGI II". Not surprisingly and in a step of natural progression, the new 130-foot motoryacht will be called "GIGI III"...

It remains a concept for now but the guys at McConaghy Yachts are not shy about their latest development. They recently unveiled the design for a Day Boat concept utilizing the trimaran platform. You do not have to cast your mind too far back to remember the 42-meter trimaran "Adastra" that they built to much public fanfare. BMT Asia Pacific has worked with McConaghy Yachts on this one again, not a strange collaboration as they have done work together before. The Tri60 will pretty much be a day boat available in two versions, at least in concept. They are expecting to have a Tri60 'Saloon' and a Tri60 'Cabriolet'. The Saloon version is pretty self-explanatory with the platform just focusing more on the interior and featuring a full-beam master suite. The Cabriolet on the other hand will bring out the true purpose for the Tri60 model.....

Horizon Yachts have announced that a brand new V80 model will be coming to the United States West Coast in the Spring of 2015. It should be noted that the V80 motoryacht is a brand new model having only been added to the Horizon portfolio last year. The model features a four stateroom layout, single-level main deck, and increased outdoor entertaining areas. The newly designed bow deck seating accommodates eight, and a retractable bimini top can be adjusted as needed. On the boat deck, a custom designed wet bar offers a BBQ, sink and refrigerator, along with bar stools for a relaxed area; on the aft deck, a large dinette comfortable seats eight, and a day head is conveniently located to port, eliminating the need to go indoors when enjoying outdoor activities...

Trawler/expedition yacht brand Nordhavn celebrated the delivery of numerous yachts from their portfolio at the end of 2014. It ends a successful year for the company and these yachts are expected to be delivered to customers all over the United States in early 2015. Just to give you an idea the yachts were as follows, Nordhavn 4069, Nordhavn 5271, Nordhavn 6306 and Nordhavn 6829 from the Ta Shing Yacht Yard in Taiwan. The first three were loaded all loaded onto a container ship near the South Coast factory in Xiamen, China and then it traveled to the Ta Shing Yacht Yard in Taiwan to pick up the last yacht. “It’s nice to be able to close out the year with a big shipment like this,” said PAE Vice President Jim Leishman...

Vancouver, WA -- Christensen’s newest Custom Series vessel combines flawless American craftsmanship with the latest technologies to produce a yacht of unequaled quality. The 143’ M/Y Missing Link boasts a massive 480 GRT for maximum interior space for the size, including five staterooms, full beam sky lounge, elevator through all decks including sundeck, and helicopter touch and go, supported by a crew of 8.Her sophisticated, modern exterior and exquisite luxury interior come together to make one of the finest yachts built by Christensen. “We are excited to see Missing Link sitting in the water perfectly on its lines as designed. The hull is flawless in its finish and really strikes the attention of anyone who sees it...

Oceanco’s new 89 meter INFINITY is the superyacht industry’s first delivery in 2015. Built under the project name Y710, this magnificent yacht boasts a commanding exterior design by Espen Øino and an exceptional interior design by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates. True to her name, the possibilities for INFINITY are endless. She is a go-anywhere yacht that offers safety, comfort, elegance, and the best possible lifestyle afloat. INFINITY will be delivered and depart the shipyard on 3 February, when her Captain and crew together with the Oceanco team will gather to mark their successful collaboration and join in Oceanco’s traditional good luck bite of a Dutch herring...

Dutch superyacht builder Feadship launches their second superyacht for 2015 -the other being the 84-meter hull 686 now known as "Savannah"-. The new yacht was built as hull 808 at Feadship's Royal Van Lent yard. Hull 808 now represents the largest superyacht built by Feadship, measuring 101.5-meters LOA and thus taking the title from the 99-meter Feadship "Madamme GU". The dark-blue hulled yacht has been designed by the famed Tim Heywood with Naval Architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. The superyacht is full displacement and built in steel for the hull and aluminium for the superstructure. As large as she is, hull 808 is expected to run up to 22-knots (to be confirmed on trials). This is possible thanks to 4 X MTU 16V 4000 M73 marine diesels. There is a capacity onboard for 256,000 LTs and that is expected to equate to a 5,000 nautical mile range at an economical cruising speed...

During the week of Thankgiving 2014, YachtForums' editor Judy Waldman flew to San Remo, Italy to cover a very special build, the new Moonen 100' Explorer built for Salim Erdem; aka YF member "Nilo". A highly experienced yachtsman, Salim has been an active member of YachtForums for nearly a decade. In 2007, Moonen launched his first 94' fast-yacht, Nilo. Then in 2009, Salim became a majority shareholder in Moonen Shipyards, overseeing the design and construction of his new Moonen 100' Explorer, the subject of this special YF feature. Join Judy for an in-depth look at yacht built for a gentleman who makes YF a better world...

Dutch manufacturer Heesen follows up the delivery of the 51-meter superyacht "MySky" with the launching of hull YN 16947, "Asya". As the yard number suggests, Asya is a member of the 47-meter semi-displacement Heesen line. Not surprisingly, Asya was christened in a private ceremony/function commemorating her final name. The design is by Omega Architects with Frank Laupman at the head while the interior is by Bannenberg and Rowell. The interior is sophisticated and contemporary utilizing several prized materials throughout. Examples of the luxurious interior materials include, Makassar ebony for the contrasting effect to the grey-oiled Oak. There is also bronze and stainless steel elements in some of the detailing...

Inspired by the 2010 Feadship Future Concept Breathe, Savannah is a demonstration of the cost-effective and cleaner mode of propulsion that can be achieved within an entirely bespoke superyacht. Savannah has a dynamic hull shape with a very fine entry, uses one efficient medium-speed Wärtsilä main engine instead of two higher-rev diesel motors, a single central propeller shaft installation on the centereline and three gensets. Feadship has launched the 83.50-metre (273’11”) Savannah, the first superyacht to feature an eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuting thruster and a streamlined hull shape. Offering fuel economies of thirty per cent, the pioneering electro-mechanical propulsion platform marries Feadship’s past experience and forward thinking approach within a pure custom creation...